The EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices fuzz pedal, currently around $179. Close alternatives include the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer and the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Fender Deluxe Reverb.
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General is an octave fuzz inspired by the classic Univox Super-Fuzz circuit, featuring a three-position diode selector switching between no clipping, germanium clipping, and silicon clipping modes. Controls include Fuzz, Volume, Tone, and a Shift knob for shaping the midrange peak and resonance. It produces a thick, harmonically complex octave-up fuzz with a broad tonal palette spanning from warm and smooth to nasal and brash. Used in psychedelic rock, heavy blues, and experimental contexts by players seeking vintage octave fuzz coloration with modern flexibility.
- clipping
- octave
- psychedelic
- germanium
- diode
- harmonic
- layering
- blues
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Experimental
- Blues
- Psychedelic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
23% matchRun Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
21% matchFender Deluxe Reverb leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head for more high gain on top
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchRun mid-forward into ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
24% matchRun mid-forward into Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz for more high gain on top
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
23% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
14% matchKeep Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2's own gain stage
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
12% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Gold Comp brings here leans toward germanium — that's worth building a pairing around
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
9% matchRun Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander after EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
8% matchKeep Boss DD-200 Digital Delay after EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Jackson Audio Modern Fuzz Deluxe
Jackson Audio
tonal matchJackson Audio Modern Fuzz Deluxe layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Demon FX Gladiator
Demon Fx
tonal matchDemon FX Gladiator stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Cheaper alternatives
Maxon OD808
Maxon
69% similarityShared character: smooth, middle, response
Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box
Warm Audio
67% similarityShared character: power_chords, each_note, one_octave
Pigtronix Octava Micro
Pigtronix
66% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, neck_pickup, each_note
Dunlop MXR Octavio Fuzz JD-M267
Dunlop
63% similarityShared character: one_octave, blues_players
TC Electronic Zeus Drive Overdrive
TC Electronic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
JAM Pedals Octaurus GRN
Jam Pedals
71% similarityShared character: complex_chords, neck_pickup, warm
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
70% similarity“is an octave fuzz inspired by the classic Univox Super-Fuzz circuit, featuring a three-position diode selector”
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
70% similarityShared character: peak, smooth, compression
Keeley KE-Octap
Keeley
65% similarityShared character: neck_pickup, one_octave
EarthQuaker Devices Life Pedal V3
EarthQuaker Devices
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Klon Centaur
Klon
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: smooth, mix, thickness
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: peak, smooth, middle
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2
Tru Fi
69% similarityShared character: original, one_octave
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
68% similarityShared character: smooth, compression, thickness
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version
Tru Fi
68% similarityShared character: original, one_octave, mix
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: s_flexibility, one_octave, compression
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer, the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz, the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2. Budget picks: Maxon OD808, Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box, Pigtronix Octava Micro. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals Octaurus GRN, Univox Super-Fuzz, Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Fender Deluxe Reverb, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 cost?+
Around $179 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).